World Prematurity Day

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2022 Date	November 17, 2022
2023 Date	November 17, 2023

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World Prematurity Day in 2022

Thursday, Nov 17

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World Prematurity Day History

World Prematurity Day seeks to raise awareness about premature birth and the complications that can occur. A premature baby is one who is born too early, usually before 37 weeks. Premature birth can lead to health problems during development including physical and mental disabilities.

World Prematurity Day was founded in 2010 by several organizations: March of Dimes, LittleBigSouls, the National Preemie Foundation, and the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI). It is observed annually on November 17th.

Top Tweets for World Prematurity Day -

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Today’s #WorldPrematurityDay 💜 From a 1lb 5oz baby born 4 months & 2 days prem, to this tornado of energy & mischief. Thanks to everyone @HullNicu & those health care professionals that continue to look after #GorgeousGeorge Love you little man, more than I could ever express 🥹 https://t.co/W2U4LtQ5fm
— stu beadle🦋 (@Stu__Beadle) November 17, 2022

This year’s theme for World Prematurity Day is all about skin-on-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care. When your baby is in the NICU, it is encouraged that parents support their baby by using this method. For more information about kangaroo care: https://t.co/UP4u5YQQAm https://t.co/Ya2tUPWVWd
— Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (@canadianpreemie) November 7, 2022

💜 Happy #WorldPrematurityDay 💜 To preterm babies who survived against the odds, you rock 💜 To the memory of preterm babies who couldn’t make it, we will never forget you 💜 To preemie families, we always learn from you 💜 To all healthcare providers in NICU, you’re the best 💜
— Ayman Abou Mehrem 🇨🇦🇵🇸 (@AymanAbouMehrem) November 17, 2022

World Prematurity Day Facts

1 in 10 babies are born premature every year according to the World Health Organization.
Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death among children under 5 according to the WHO.
Premature births can occur for a variety of reasons. They can be caused by multiple pregnancies, advanced maternal age, infections and conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, or genetic influence. Some can occur spontaneously and for unknown reasons.

In the News and Trending for World Prematurity Day

Updated 00:29 Parents mark World Prematurity Day by thanking staff at Oliver Fisher Baby Care Unit at Medway Maritime Hospital who helped care for twins

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MLA holds baby son born seven weeks early as he comes out of incubator on World Prematurity Day

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World Prematurity Day

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24-Hour Global Kangaroo-a-thon on World Prematurity Day (Nov. 17, 2022

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World Prematurity Day Top Events and Things to Do

Purple is the official color of World Prematurity Day. Wear a purple ribbon pin as a sign of solidarity.
Raise awareness on social media by using the tags #PrematurityAwarenessMonth and #WorldPrematurityDay on your social media
Learn more about prematurity at World Prematurity Day Factsheet.